Detail of carved ivory horn or 'oliphant'

Carved ivory horn or 'oliphant' from southern Italy.
It is in Fatimid style and was either made locally by Muslim craftsmen from Sicily or was imported from Egypt.
Note the turbaned, mail-clad warrior near the top, armed with a sword and shield.
Such huge and magnificent horns would have been prized possessions among the military elite.
(Musée Crozatier, Le Puy, France). Source: p14 WAR - 010 - Saracen Faris 1050-1250 AD by David Nicolle and Christa Hook